Debt recovery and enforcement

We help individuals and businesses recover debts efficiently and lawfully, using a full range of enforcement tools and litigation strategies to secure what is owed.

Practice Overview

Debt recovery requires speed, accuracy, and strategic execution. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients seeking to recover unpaid amounts, enforce judgments, or defend against unjustified demands. Whether dealing with commercial debts, personal loans, or contractual obligations, our lawyers provide focused and results-driven support.

We initiate demand letters, negotiate settlements, and pursue litigation where needed. Our team is skilled at securing precautionary measures such as asset freezing and travel bans to preserve the debtor’s assets and leverage recovery. When a judgment is obtained, we assist with the enforcement process through the UAE courts and relevant authorities.

Our firm also defends clients wrongly pursued for repayment, providing advice on the legality of claims and challenging improper debt collection tactics. For foreign clients, we assist with recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in the UAE.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting legal notices and settlement proposals
  • Filing debt recovery claims before UAE courts
  • Securing asset freezes and precautionary attachments
  • Enforcing court judgments and arbitral awards
  • Pursuing cross-border enforcement actions
  • Advising on bankruptcy, insolvency, and liquidation procedures
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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